Selfname
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Selfname is a noun meaning A proper name; a name for one's own self, as opposed to one's family; one's real name.
Meaning
A proper name; a name for one's own self, as opposed to one's family; one's real name.
More Meanings
- (linguistics, anthropology) A name given to oneself; a self-denomination or self-appellation.
- (puristic) An autonym.
Example Sentences
But first of all came Lystra with her selfname.
Mina is the selfname of the language referred to in the literature as Hina or Besleri.
Surnames are, with a few exceptions, monosyllabic. Selfnames can be either monosyllabic or bisyllabic.
"Oh, Elements," she finally managed to say, sitting back against the seat cushion of the pilot's chair, "is that truly your selfname?" "James, actually."
Word Forms
- selfnames
- self-name
- self name
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include self name, autonym, orthonym, alethonym, mononym, name-sake.
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